Moroccan turkey chili

Name: Moroccan turkey chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 36 min
Total time: 4 h 51 min
Cuisine: Moroccan, African
Ingredients: Two tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; One medium onion, diced; Two garlic cloves, minced; 2 lb 93% lean ground turkey; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Two tablespoons ras el hanout; Two tablespoons chili powder; One teaspoon ground cinnamon; One teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Two cups chicken broth; Two tablespoons tomato paste; Two sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 in pieces; 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into half inch chunks; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into half inch chunks; Two celery stalks, cut into half inch pieces; One zucchini, cut into 1-in cubes; One can chickpeas drained in rinse, 12 oz; 12 oz can of cannellini beans drained and rinsed; 28 Oz can diced tomatoes with juices; Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional; Half cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

3 steps

Prep:15minCook:4h 36min

Updated at: Thu, 01 Feb 2024 02:59:50 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories359.8 kcal (18%)

Total Fat15.1 g (22%)

Carbs28.5 g (11%)

Sugars7.5 g (8%)

Protein28.3 g (57%)

Sodium793.4 mg (40%)

Fiber7.9 g (28%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

In a slow cooker or large skillet warm the olive oil over medium high heat. Had the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. And the ground turkey and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Turn the slow cooker to low add the ras el hanout, chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, and oregano and start into the meat, letting it all absorb. Add the diced tomatoes with juices, broth, one cup water, and the tomato paste and cook for 2 and 1/2 hours.

Step 2

Start in the sweet potatoes, bell peppers, celery, and zucchini. And the beans and chickpeas, cover, and cook on low until the sweet potato is tender, about 2 hours more. If you like more heat to your chili, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Step 3

Top with the cilantro when serving.